Pass Card; Alarm Maintenance And Testing - First Alert FA 270 Instruction Manual

Pass Card

This card is an aid to help occasional users remember the numbers that are important to the system.
It contains:
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The Central Station phone number in bold type.
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The System Number.
o It identifies your location to our operators.
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The Pass Card Number
o These 4 digits are:
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Use these numbers:
o To identify yourself to the central station staff.
o To arm/disarm the system.
IMPORTANT: Weekly tests are recommended to ensure proper system operation. Discuss
testing with ATP Alarms . to develop the procedures best suited to your installation.
Alarm Maintenance & Testing
Here are a few things you can do on your own to check your system, and help ensure that it is
functioning properly.
Battery Life
Your alarm has a rechargeable backup battery to allow normal operation of your system in the event
of a power outage or power loss. This battery is rated for approximately 5 years. As the performance
of the battery will diminish over time, we recommend that every 4 years the battery be changed at
which point we can also check your systems operation, reporting, and charging.
Smoke Detectors
We recommend checking and testing your smoke detectors weekly according to Can/ULC – S524. If
we have supplied smoke detectors or your alarm is tied into existing 120V smoke detectors, it is
imperative that they remain clean to ensure their effectiveness. Dust and small insects build up over
time inside detectors causing false alarms.
You can test your smoke detectors by pressing and holding the test button on the detector. Your
alarm will sound. Disarm the system by entering your (Code + off). Entering your code and selecting
off a second time will reset the system.
IMPORTANT: Call the central station prior to testing, and let them know that you will be setting
off your alarm.
Phone Line Problems
Your alarm is tied into your phone lines so it can communicate with our central station in the event of
an alarm or trouble condition. If you are experiencing problems with your phone line, and are trying to
find the source of the problem, you can disconnect the alarm from the phone line by unplugging the
8-pin telephone jack mounted on or near the alarm panel. (See figure 1.0 below) If unplugging the
Your personal identification number and your security code.
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